Here is the view from the dining room into the kitchen. Look! My cabinets aren't white! I'm so happy. :)

See my cute little chalkboard I picked up at a garage sale? And my stand mixer! I have counter space and cabinets tall enough that I can put it on my counter. :) I love it. Thanks again Mom!

My cute little green desk. I got that from my grandma because I loved it so much. It makes the perfect microwave stand. Goes with the vintage feel I'm going for in this room. It also is handy for storing my dish towels, and cords for griddle etc.

Through this door is the back door, pantry and very large laundry room!

Our bedroom. I love my french doors! I have gorgeous fabric to make curtains for them. Its on my to -do list. Promise. For now we tack a sheet up. lol

My beautiful bed.

The view from my side of the bed.

My gorgeous armoir. My wonderful husband, and good friend David worked so hard to get this into the house. I am forever in their debt. (it took an hour just to get it from the truck into the house) It hides our tv, and dvd player, along with some of our clothes.

In here, you will find the office. The main hub for my business, and where all my scrapbook stuff is.

Nothing overly exciting. But its nice to have a place for all this stuff that isn't in a living area.

And the end of the road for now- to the left are the kids' rooms. You'll see them one day, just not today- they are closed to the public until I get a chance to get in there. On the right wall I have two closets, a linen closet, and a coat/game closet. Then at the end of the hall is the bathroom. I figure, if you've seen one you've seen them all. :)Hope you enjoyed this tour of my home! Now come visit me soon!

Friday, September 12, 2008

I finally had a chance last night to sit and start editing some of the pictures I took at Steven and Megan's wedding. I know its months over due- but if you want to see, hop over to my photography blog. www.mandyhowephotography.blogspot.com

Monday, September 08, 2008

I don't usually reveal this type of information- but I'm very excited about it- so here goes.Before we moved I weighed in at 254.I weighed Saturday morning at...drumroll please..................................

228.4!YEAH! I guess walking 10 miles a week helps ;)In addition to lower stress levels- cutting out most sodas, etc. Haven't made any huge changes, but the small ones I've made have obviously made a difference. :D

We are moved- halfway settled- as I sit in our office surrounded by boxes. lolInternet was turned on today. YAY!Here is the breakdown of the house.Our room- DoneKitchen- DoneLiving room/Dining area- DoneBathroom- Unpacked- but not organized the way I'd likeBoys Room- DoneGirls room- not doneOffice- Not even close to done.

We seem to be coming down with something- Sadie started it- scratchy throat, headache etc. I'm hoping its just allergies. I'm not 100% today, so I'm not sure how much I'll get done- I'm doing a crockpot dinner- so at least that won't be time consuming. I'll get pics posted once everything is settled and unpacked. :)

About Me

Well if you are here you probably know me. If you don't know me- I am a stay at home mom to four kids. Sadie-8, Connor-7, Tandee Grace-5, and Matthew 2. My life is busy busy. I live with my family in the Dallas/Ft Worth area.
I stay at home currently and that may or may not change in the future. I will have three kids in school this fall. I am redecorating my home on a less than shoe string budget.
This is my life....I wouldn't have it any other way.